With heartfelt thanks...

To our Noble Horse Sanctuary Community,

We want to begin by offering our deepest thanks to every person who has supported Noble Horse Sanctuary over the years — and especially to those who have given so generously in recent months. Your kindness and steadfast generosity have made a tremendous difference in the lives of the animals who have called Noble home. Because of you, they have known safety, nourishment, medical care, patience, and love.

As many of you know, our founder, leader, and most importantly — our friend — Catherine Kirby lost her battle with cancer in December 2025. Catherine’s husband Tim stepped up in a big way to keep Noble operating as usual, but without Catherine’s leadership, dedication and daily presence, the decision has been made to dissolve Noble Horse Sanctuary.

This reality has been deeply emotional for all of us. While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing the profound impact we made together and in the lives forever changed because of this community.

We have been carefully planning the very best next chapter for our herd and we are taking every step to ensure the best placement for each animal. While it is incredibly difficult to say goodbye, we are confident that each horse is being placed into a loving, safe environment where they will receive the individual care, attention, and respect they deserve. We would never settle for anything less.

All donations—past and present—will follow the horses to their new homes, ensuring their ongoing care, comfort, and well-being. This final act of stewardship feels like the truest way to honor Catherine’s legacy and the mission she built with such devotion. Your donation is still making a difference in the lives and well being of our horses.

A special thank you to Brittany, Noble’s employee, who has devoted herself to our herd in recent months and taken the very best care of all the critters who call Noble home.

Thank you for walking alongside us through this incredible journey. Your compassion has meant more than words can express, and it has left a lasting mark on every life touched by Noble Horse Sanctuary.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Noble Horse Sanctuary Team
 
If you would like to further support the organizations who will be providing loving homes for our horses and cats, please consider donating.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Attn. Jen Reid
5001 Angel Canyon Road
Kanab, UT 84741
bestfriends.org

Canter Haven Farms
748 W 3560 N
Erda, UT 84074
canterhavenfarm.org

Starlight Mustang Sanctuary
PO Box 424
Tooele, UT 84074
starlightmustangsanctuary.com